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Apparatus and method for loading and unloading containers

  • US 8,684,652 B2
  • Filed: 05/10/2011
  • Issued: 04/01/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/2010
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for loading a plurality of items into a carrier, comprising:

  • a fixed staging unit, on which the plurality of items are arranged according to a predetermined pattern;

    a first conveyor configured to receive and transport the arranged items from the fixed staging unit, the first conveyor being movable substantially horizontally;

    a second conveyor operatively connected to the first conveyor, the second conveyor being configured to receive the arranged items from the first conveyor and transport the arranged items into the carrier, the second conveyor being movable substantially horizontally and vertically; and

    a control unit configured to control transportation of the arranged items from the second conveyor into the carrier when the second conveyor is vertically moved to a predetermined position.

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